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Alex Tarrant

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Alex is interest.co.nz's political journalist based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Wellington. He previously spent four years in London as a journalist and assistant editor at global financial newswire Mergermarket, which was part of the FT Group. Alex worked for interest.co.nz between 2008 and 2012, returning at the start of 2017.

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Third of National voters favour CGT
A third of National voters favour Labour's CGT over National's asset sales, half support the SOE sell-down; RBNZ CGT view is for comprehensive tax
23rd Aug 11, 6:35pm
by Alex Tarrant
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A third of National voters favour Labour's CGT over National's asset sales, half support the SOE sell-down; RBNZ CGT view is for comprehensive tax
RBNZ says boost housing supply
Sort out housing supply issues by looking at construction costs to make biggest impact on housing affordability, RBNZ says
23rd Aug 11, 12:20pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Sort out housing supply issues by looking at construction costs to make biggest impact on housing affordability, RBNZ says
Govt on target for NZ$39m RWC loss
Govt on target for NZ$39 mln Rugby World Cup loss, although 200,000 tickets still must be sold. Your view?
23rd Aug 11, 11:12am
by Alex Tarrant
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Govt on target for NZ$39 mln Rugby World Cup loss, although 200,000 tickets still must be sold. Your view?
Wine jobs sent overseas due to NZ$
Wine industry says high NZ dollar means it's getting cheaper to export in bulk and have further work done overseas, rather than in NZ
23rd Aug 11, 8:18am
by Alex Tarrant
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Wine industry says high NZ dollar means it's getting cheaper to export in bulk and have further work done overseas, rather than in NZ
'Labour will struggle with CGT policy'
Labour will struggle to implement capital gains tax policy within a term due to IRD systems, Dunne says; Claim rubbished by Labour's Cunliffe
22nd Aug 11, 11:39am
by Alex Tarrant
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Labour will struggle to implement capital gains tax policy within a term due to IRD systems, Dunne says; Claim rubbished by Labour's Cunliffe
'Why we got rid of gift duty'
Dunne explains the reasons behind the govt's abolition of gift duty; Other departments will now have more work to do policing welfare programmes
22nd Aug 11, 9:28am
by Alex Tarrant
Dunne explains the reasons behind the govt's abolition of gift duty; Other departments will now have more work to do policing welfare programmes
Legal issues delay Equitable payouts
Equitable Mortgages payouts delayed for some as Treasury wades through legal structure of investment platform, but outcome looks bright
19th Aug 11, 4:00pm
by Alex Tarrant
Equitable Mortgages payouts delayed for some as Treasury wades through legal structure of investment platform, but outcome looks bright
No National Tobin Tax support
PM, Finance Minister bemused by Euro Tobin Tax talk, not in favour of a New Zealand one, but will look at it if all others do
18th Aug 11, 4:09pm
by Alex Tarrant
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PM, Finance Minister bemused by Euro Tobin Tax talk, not in favour of a New Zealand one, but will look at it if all others do
How fair is NZ tax system, govt asks
Finance Minister English and Revenue Minister Dunne ask for submissions on fairness of NZ's tax system
18th Aug 11, 11:36am
by Alex Tarrant
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Finance Minister English and Revenue Minister Dunne ask for submissions on fairness of NZ's tax system
RBNZ's World Cup conundrums
Reserve Bank eyes economic effects of Rugby World Cup; 'High NZ$, international debt levels concerning, so let's hope more Aussies come'
18th Aug 11, 11:21am
by Alex Tarrant
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Reserve Bank eyes economic effects of Rugby World Cup; 'High NZ$, international debt levels concerning, so let's hope more Aussies come'
Gift duty to go after law passed
Have your say: Parliament passes law ridding New Zealand of gift duty from October 1 this year
18th Aug 11, 10:02am
by Alex Tarrant
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Have your say: Parliament passes law ridding New Zealand of gift duty from October 1 this year
'NZ economy rebounded in June qtr'
NZ economic activity jumps in June quarter from March, led by South Island rebound, National Bank regional survey shows
17th Aug 11, 1:29pm
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ economic activity jumps in June quarter from March, led by South Island rebound, National Bank regional survey shows
'No OCR hike til Dec, 4% end of 2012'
UBS economist Robin Clements pushes forecast for first OCR hike back to Dec, notes little demand for credit at current rates
16th Aug 11, 11:16am
by Alex Tarrant
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UBS economist Robin Clements pushes forecast for first OCR hike back to Dec, notes little demand for credit at current rates
'Stable govt needed for choppy future'
PM Key says NZ needs stable government after November election as next three years will inevitably be choppy
16th Aug 11, 8:50am
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key says NZ needs stable government after November election as next three years will inevitably be choppy
US & EU will need to take medicine - Key
PM Key says US and Europe will need to take their economic medicine, but spare capacity in US will help growth; China one to watch
15th Aug 11, 5:53pm
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key says US and Europe will need to take their economic medicine, but spare capacity in US will help growth; China one to watch
Snow in Welly CBD. Your experience?
Snow falls in Wellington CBD as winter blast hits. What's it like where you are?
15th Aug 11, 12:10pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Snow falls in Wellington CBD as winter blast hits. What's it like where you are?
'We might just fumble through'
Economy had momentum before last week's volatility, meaning NZ might just fumble through current global mess, BNZ's Toplis says
15th Aug 11, 11:52am
by Alex Tarrant
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Economy had momentum before last week's volatility, meaning NZ might just fumble through current global mess, BNZ's Toplis says
Key confident on US growth
PM Key interprets US situation as indicating potential for growth over a considerable period of time with low inflation; Good for NZ forecasts
15th Aug 11, 8:27am
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key interprets US situation as indicating potential for growth over a considerable period of time with low inflation; Good for NZ forecasts
'Your guess is as good as mine'
Earthquake Minister Brownlee unsure when NZ insurance companies will offer more competitive rates; Staying in close contact with reinsurers
14th Aug 11, 12:37pm
by Alex Tarrant
Earthquake Minister Brownlee unsure when NZ insurance companies will offer more competitive rates; Staying in close contact with reinsurers
Key eyes teen benefits crackdown
PM Key announces welfare policy focused on early school leavers; 'Competent' adult to handle benefit money
14th Aug 11, 12:17pm
by Alex Tarrant
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PM Key announces welfare policy focused on early school leavers; 'Competent' adult to handle benefit money
Govt still eyeing savings tax break
Government still eyeing savings tax break, but complexities and poor IRD computer systems stand in the way
13th Aug 11, 12:43pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Government still eyeing savings tax break, but complexities and poor IRD computer systems stand in the way
English under friendly fire over SOE sales
Finance Minister Bill English quizzed by National Party delegates on ensuring SOE shares not sold to foreign investors by Kiwis
13th Aug 11, 11:03am
by Alex Tarrant
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Finance Minister Bill English quizzed by National Party delegates on ensuring SOE shares not sold to foreign investors by Kiwis
No RBNZ NZ$ intervention in June
Alex Tarrant takes a look at the Reserve Bank's currency intervention policy, and what it has done in the past
12th Aug 11, 1:41pm
by Alex Tarrant
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Alex Tarrant takes a look at the Reserve Bank's currency intervention policy, and what it has done in the past
'Surplus could be more challenging'
NZ government surplus track could be more challenging given global market turmoil, but give things time to settle down first, English says
11th Aug 11, 3:59pm
by Alex Tarrant
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NZ government surplus track could be more challenging given global market turmoil, but give things time to settle down first, English says
'Housing market on the way up'
'Housing market in early days of upward leg, as first home buyers come out of the woodwork and investors retreat' - BNZ-REINZ survey
10th Aug 11, 5:14pm
by Alex Tarrant
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'Housing market in early days of upward leg, as first home buyers come out of the woodwork and investors retreat' - BNZ-REINZ survey